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Trailblazers
Chocolatier Ishihara Shingo discusses exploring cacao's untapped potential and building a food culture around it.
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NHK Newsline
Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.
Document 72 Hours
The filmmakers spend three days investigating why customers visit a yakiniku restaurant that caters specifically to lone diners in Shinbashi, Tokyo.
NHK Newsline
Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.
Japan Railway Journal
The hosts explore how financially struggling local railways employ vertical separation, separating infrastructure ownership from operations.
NHK News 7
NEWS7 is NHK's flagship domestic evening news program, bringing you the latest from our Tokyo studio; it's presented with English audio on NHK World for our international viewers.
Today's Close-Up
Dig deeper into current affairs; cutting-edge information and critical analysis on important issues confronting Japanese lives.
Newsroom Tokyo
We introduce the renewed NEWSROOM TOKYO featuring its team of new anchors and highlighting its appeal through a special Expo-focused episode.
Direct Talk
Ushioda Kazuya, an award-winning artist, discusses the artistry and philosophy defining his realistic portraits.
IMPACTS:Climates Change the World
The filmmakers explore how rising temperatures driven by climate change alter bee behavior and lead to declining populations, resulting in shortened pollination windows that threaten a global agricultural food crisis.
Chatroom Japan
Wang Yuan Wei knows what it's like to feel lost. He offers children from overseas a safe place to call home, where they too can say "tadaima."
Newsroom Tokyo
We introduce the renewed NEWSROOM TOKYO featuring its team of new anchors and highlighting its appeal through a special Expo-focused episode.
Asia Insight
An in-depth portrait of Asia today, covering its dynamism as a center of growth.
NHK Newsline
Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.
Trailblazers
Chocolatier Ishihara Shingo discusses exploring cacao's untapped potential and building a food culture around it.
NHK Newsline
Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.
Design X Stories
The filmmakers interview Japanese doll makers who craft their dolls to ward off evil spirits, mark the birth of a child, or bring comfort and entertainment.
NHK Newsline
Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.
Today's Close-Up
Dig deeper into current affairs; cutting-edge information and critical analysis on important issues confronting Japanese lives.
NHK Newsline
Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.
Frontrunners
92-year-old Shiraishi Yuriko teaches women in Côte d'Ivoire to make surimi, a Japanese fish paste, supporting their independence and improving nutrition across the nation.
NHK Newsline
Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.
Asia Insight
An in-depth portrait of Asia today, covering its dynamism as a center of growth.
Newsroom Tokyo
We introduce the renewed NEWSROOM TOKYO featuring its team of new anchors and highlighting its appeal through a special Expo-focused episode.
Direct Talk
Ushioda Kazuya, an award-winning artist, discusses the artistry and philosophy defining his realistic portraits.
IMPACTS:Climates Change the World
The filmmakers explore how rising temperatures driven by climate change alter bee behavior and lead to declining populations, resulting in shortened pollination windows that threaten a global agricultural food crisis.
Ukiyoe Edo-Life
Observing Red Fuji and Black Fuji, two different views of Japan's famous mountain, captured by the artist Hokusai; what did Mount Fuji mean to the people of Edo?
Medical Frontiers
Long-term studies in Japan reveal the importance of tracking sleep-time blood pressure and fluctuations; controlling blood pressure.
Trailblazers
Chocolatier Ishihara Shingo discusses exploring cacao's untapped potential and building a food culture around it.
NHK Newsline
Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.
Design X Stories
The filmmakers interview Japanese doll makers who craft their dolls to ward off evil spirits, mark the birth of a child, or bring comfort and entertainment.
NHK Newsline
Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.
Today's Close-Up
Dig deeper into current affairs; cutting-edge information and critical analysis on important issues confronting Japanese lives.
NHK Newsline
Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.
Asia Insight
An in-depth portrait of Asia today, covering its dynamism as a center of growth.
NHK Newsline
Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.
Chatroom Japan
Wang Yuan Wei knows what it's like to feel lost. He offers children from overseas a safe place to call home, where they too can say "tadaima."
Japan's Top Inventions
Reporter Ishii Terumi explores the research and development of dissolving microneedles.
Japanology Plus
Deep dives into cultural phenomena with Peter Barakan, a British broadcaster based in Japan.
NHK Newsline
Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.
NHK Special
Based on timely subjects famous for its dignity and in-depth reporting.
NHK Newsline
Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.
Trails to Oishii Tokyo
The hosts learn about Japan's food culture as they explore the country to find unique Japanese food and attempt to trace their original sources.
NHK Newsline
Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.
Train Cruise
Crisscross Japan by rail; enjoy an amazing diversity of nature and scenery across the four seasons, exploring both well-known and hidden Japan.
Japanology Plus Mini
Experts reveal the versatility of sweet potatoes, which are used for everything from delicious desserts to power generation.
NHK Newsline
Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.
Design X Stories
The filmmakers interview Japanese doll makers who craft their dolls to ward off evil spirits, mark the birth of a child, or bring comfort and entertainment.
The New Adventures of Rockie and Her Friends
Rockie and a range of other puppets, including a snail, hippopotamus and crocodile, go on adventures and learn about school life, growing up and fairness.
Take Tech
The host explores the mechanism of a digital camera and how the image sensor converts light into a photo.
NHK Newsline
Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.
Samurai Wisdom
We examine various events from the age of the samurai to the modern period against the backdrop of an ever-changing international scene.
Time-Lapse Journey
Features time-lapse footage of travel and movement infrastructures, including airports and transportation hubs which connect Japan and the world.
NHK Newsline
Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.
BOSAI: Science That Can Save Your Life
The hosts explore technologies and systems that help detect and reduce the impact of natural disasters.
Design Museum Japan
Nagazumi visits a town with a great number of trowel reliefs and observes that the things that truly last are the ones that carry the creator's intention.
Kabuki Kool
Actor Kataoka Ainosuke introduces a variety of props used by the male roles in kabuki, including katana swords, tobacco pipes, footwear and gold coins.
NHK Newsline
Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.
NHK Special
Based on timely subjects famous for its dignity and in-depth reporting.
NHK Newsline
Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.
Trails to Oishii Tokyo
The hosts learn about Japan's food culture as they explore the country to find unique Japanese food and attempt to trace their original sources.
NHK Newsline
Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.
Samurai Wisdom
We examine various events from the age of the samurai to the modern period against the backdrop of an ever-changing international scene.
Time-Lapse Journey
Features time-lapse footage of travel and movement infrastructures, including airports and transportation hubs which connect Japan and the world.
NHK Newsline
Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.
Design X Stories
The filmmakers interview Japanese doll makers who craft their dolls to ward off evil spirits, mark the birth of a child, or bring comfort and entertainment.
The New Adventures of Rockie and Her Friends
Rockie and a range of other puppets, including a snail, hippopotamus and crocodile, go on adventures and learn about school life, growing up and fairness.
Take Tech
The host explores the mechanism of a digital camera and how the image sensor converts light into a photo.
NHK Newsline
Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.
Train Cruise
Crisscross Japan by rail; enjoy an amazing diversity of nature and scenery across the four seasons, exploring both well-known and hidden Japan.
Japanology Plus Mini
Experts reveal the versatility of sweet potatoes, which are used for everything from delicious desserts to power generation.
NHK Newsline
Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.
BOSAI: Science That Can Save Your Life
The hosts explore technologies and systems that help detect and reduce the impact of natural disasters.
Design Museum Japan
Nagazumi visits a town with a great number of trowel reliefs and observes that the things that truly last are the ones that carry the creator's intention.
Kabuki Kool
Actor Kataoka Ainosuke introduces a variety of props used by the male roles in kabuki, including katana swords, tobacco pipes, footwear and gold coins.
NHK Newsline
Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.
NHK Special
Based on timely subjects famous for its dignity and in-depth reporting.
NHK Newsline
Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.
Trails to Oishii Tokyo
The hosts learn about Japan's food culture as they explore the country to find unique Japanese food and attempt to trace their original sources.
NHK Newsline
Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.
Darwin's Amazing Animals
Up-close with some of the planet's most amazing animals. Enter a world of unique creatures from Asia, Africa and the Americas.
Time-Lapse Journey
Tokachi provides the experience of Japan's vibrant summer colors through time-lapse photography of northern Hokkaido, home to vast fields and sprawling pastures.
The New Adventures of Rockie and Her Friends
Rockie and a range of other puppets, including a snail, hippopotamus and crocodile, go on adventures and learn about school life, growing up and fairness.
Take Tech
The host explores the mechanism of a digital camera and how the image sensor converts light into a photo.
NHK Newsline
Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.
Train Cruise
Crisscross Japan by rail; enjoy an amazing diversity of nature and scenery across the four seasons, exploring both well-known and hidden Japan.
Japanology Plus Mini
Experts reveal the versatility of sweet potatoes, which are used for everything from delicious desserts to power generation.
NHK Newsline
Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.
Samurai Wisdom
We examine various events from the age of the samurai to the modern period against the backdrop of an ever-changing international scene.
Time-Lapse Journey
Features time-lapse footage of travel and movement infrastructures, including airports and transportation hubs which connect Japan and the world.
NHK Newsline
Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.
BOSAI: Science That Can Save Your Life
The hosts explore technologies and systems that help detect and reduce the impact of natural disasters.
Design Museum Japan
Nagazumi visits a town with a great number of trowel reliefs and observes that the things that truly last are the ones that carry the creator's intention.
Kabuki Kool
Actor Kataoka Ainosuke introduces a variety of props used by the male roles in kabuki, including katana swords, tobacco pipes, footwear and gold coins.
NHK Newsline
Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.
NHK Special
Based on timely subjects famous for its dignity and in-depth reporting.
NHK Newsline
Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.
Trails to Oishii Tokyo
The hosts learn about Japan's food culture as they explore the country to find unique Japanese food and attempt to trace their original sources.
NHK Newsline
Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.
Darwin's Amazing Animals
Up-close with some of the planet's most amazing animals. Enter a world of unique creatures from Asia, Africa and the Americas.
Time-Lapse Journey
Tokachi provides the experience of Japan's vibrant summer colors through time-lapse photography of northern Hokkaido, home to vast fields and sprawling pastures.
The New Adventures of Rockie and Her Friends
Rockie and a range of other puppets, including a snail, hippopotamus and crocodile, go on adventures and learn about school life, growing up and fairness.
Take Tech
The host explores the mechanism of a digital camera and how the image sensor converts light into a photo.
NHK Newsline
Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.
Train Cruise
Crisscross Japan by rail; enjoy an amazing diversity of nature and scenery across the four seasons, exploring both well-known and hidden Japan.
Japanology Plus Mini
Experts reveal the versatility of sweet potatoes, which are used for everything from delicious desserts to power generation.
NHK Newsline
Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.
Samurai Wisdom
We examine various events from the age of the samurai to the modern period against the backdrop of an ever-changing international scene.
Time-Lapse Journey
Features time-lapse footage of travel and movement infrastructures, including airports and transportation hubs which connect Japan and the world.
NHK Newsline
Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.
BOSAI: Science That Can Save Your Life
The hosts explore technologies and systems that help detect and reduce the impact of natural disasters.
Design Museum Japan
Nagazumi visits a town with a great number of trowel reliefs and observes that the things that truly last are the ones that carry the creator's intention.
Kabuki Kool
Actor Kataoka Ainosuke introduces a variety of props used by the male roles in kabuki, including katana swords, tobacco pipes, footwear and gold coins.
Game Planet
As growth in the game industry accelerates, game makers pursue increased global attention through new strategies. Japanese game companies, once undisputed champions, now face competition to survive.
Herbal Symphony
The filmmakers explore how Harano Etsuro and his family take care of their private herb garden and preserve the wisdom and the legacy of their ancestors.
NHK Newsline
Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.
GAME-GENOME: Deep Dive with Hideo Kojima
NHK Newsline
Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.
J-MELO
May J introduces three young acts on the rise: Omiya Hiyori, GOOD BYE APRIL and nishina. She later sings on the stage.
Little Charo
Little Charo is an animated series about a Japanese dog who got lost in NY. I want to see my owner again! Charo starts his adventure back home. Seasons 1-23.
Japanology Plus Mini
Japan became a dinosaur fossil hotspot after an excavation in Hokkaido; Kobayashi Yoshitsugu explains how this led to increased interest in dinosaurs, resulting in the development of dinosaur museums and events.
A Cat's-Eye View of Japan
Wildlife photographer and filmmaker Iwago Mitsuaki records the cute antics of cats he encounters in various picturesque locations across Japan.
NHK Newsline
Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.
Cycle Around Japan
Come ride with us! Bicycle through the scenery of Japan, stay with locals and discover hidden traditions in a Japan you didn't know existed.
I Love 'Mee'
Five-year-old Mee learns more about Mee's self and the world around Mee through everyday questions and thought experiments.
Design Ah! neo
As different colors, blue and yellow can make green by getting together, similarly different lives can coexist by helping each other. This is a program to develop the mind of living together.